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Broker Direct has established a tele-support unit to supplement visits to shareholding brokers by it...
Modified food for thought.
The inclusion of genetically modified products in food cannot be ignored by the insurance industry argues Maurice Pullen.
Experian storms ahead.
A new system for predicting storm claims has been launched by information solutions company Experian...
More PA Options.
Lombard has enhanced its Personal Accident product PA Options. The insurer has introduced discounts ...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Scott Bailey as underwriting manager, accident and health. Mr Ba...
Is big best?
More and more insurers are dealing with a select number of giant brokers. While this may make sound business sense, David Fanning finds that smaller brokers are feeling left out in the cold.
Cornhill teaming.
Insurers Cornhill and Countrywide have joined forces to provide personal and commercial lines EDI so...
All-day deal for cabbies.
Private hire car and Hackney carriage drivers can feel safer behind the wheel thanks to a new Norwic...
Appointments at Saga Insurance Services.
Three senior appointments have been made at Saga Insurance Services. John Potter has been made head ...
In too deep?
Associations are arguing while small brokers cry for help in a tricky market. Steve Banner sums up the sentiment in the UK broking sector.
Appointment at McLarens Toplis.
Philip Heron, previously main board director at Cunningham Ellis & Buckle, has been made regional di...
Hartley Cooper & Warner unveils logo.
Hartley Cooper & Warner has unveiled the logo which will propel its launch as a one-stop insurance m...
Group PA cover.
Marcus Hearn and Company has extended the facilities of its personal accident division. The Londo...
Seawise gives racers rope - Marine.
Workers exchanging the City for the Solent can now safely take part in yacht races with Seawise Insu...
Cox denies merger rumour.
Cox Insurance has scotched rumours that it is in talks with specialist insurer Hiscox about a possib...
June rendez-vous.
The third international Cavell Communications Rendez-Vous will be held from 7-10 June at St Andrew's...
IFAs sign-up for selling lessons.
A health insurer has breathed new life into the long term care market by educating advisers how best...
Select Committee is no pushover.
Those who thought the Select Committee scrutinising the Financial Services & Markets Bill would just...
Taming Tigers.
Continuing growth in the financial sector is widening the market for actuaries. Patrick Bolger looks at opportunities in Ireland.
Ignorance is not bliss.
Insurers are continuing to ignore the potential of electronic commerce, with only 12% of firms havin...
Rock 'n' road.
The government of Gibraltar is sending deputy chief minister Peter Montegriffo to lead a delegation ...
Strong words, quietly spoken.
In the week that he stepped into the driver's seat of the General Insurance Standards Council, Chris Woodburn took time out to speak to David Worsfold about his hopes and fears.
Davies loss adjusters called in.
Davies loss adjusters were called to a scene likened to the aftermath of a Nato bombing raid by fire...
Elements cause £650m claims.
The new Guy Carpenter Catastrophe Index reveals significant property damage from atmospheric events ...